Best 10 Basic Buttered Peas Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

Buttered peas are a classic side dish that can be enjoyed with a variety of meals. They are simple to make and require just a few ingredients, making them a great option for busy weeknights or when you are short on time. With their vibrant green color and sweet, buttery flavor, buttered peas are sure to be a hit with everyone at the table. In this article, we will provide you with a recipe for the best buttered peas, along with some tips and tricks for making them perfectly.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

SIMPLE FRESH BUTTERED PEAS (ENGLISH PEAS RECIPE)



Simple Fresh Buttered Peas (English Peas Recipe) image

This English peas recipe is the epitome of summer cooking! How to make peas that are simply prepared and amazingly fresh-tasting -- in other words, total perfection...

Provided by Tara Kuczykowski

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 6m

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 1/2 cups fresh peas, shelled
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Bring a saucepan of water to a hard boil.
  • While waiting for the water to boil, shell the peas into a colander and rinse them. You should have about 2 1/2 cups after shelling.
  • Boil the peas for about 60 seconds. When they all rise to the top, they're done. Remove them from the heat and drain immediately.
  • Toss the warm cooked peas with the butter and salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 79 calories, Carbohydrate 10.5 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 6 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 2.6 grams fat, Fiber 3.7 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, SaturatedFat 1.5 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1/2 cup, Sodium 73 milligrams sodium, Sugar 4.1 grams sugar

BUTTERED GREEN SUGAR SNAP PEAS



Buttered Green Sugar Snap Peas image

Here is an incredibly simple, incredibly fast side dish that makes the most of great ingredients. The flavors are summery, but go equally well in a fall repast.

Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     easy, quick, side dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 pound sugar snap peas
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon shredded fresh mint

Steps:

  • Pluck off and discard the string from each pea pod.
  • Bring salted water to boil; there should be enough to cover peas when added. Add peas. When water returns to a boil, cook about 3 minutes. Do not overcook. Drain.
  • Return peas to saucepan. Add pepper, salt, butter and mint. Stir to blend until the pieces are well coated and hot. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 100, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 284 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

ZESTY BUTTERED PEAS



Zesty Buttered Peas image

I came up with this recipe one day when I wanted to add some "zip" to plain peas. This recipe did the trick! Everyone commented on the great flavor and festive color.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas, thawed
1 cup sliced celery
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon minced fresh savory or 1-1/2 teaspoons dried savory
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon salt, optional
2 tablespoons diced pimientos

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute the first four ingredients in butter until crisp-tender. Cover and cook over medium heat for 6-8 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in salt if desired and pimientos.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 74 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 93mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BUTTERED PEAS



Buttered Peas image

Categories     Dairy     Side     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Pea     Spring     Gourmet     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 2

3 cups shelled fresh peas (about 3 pounds unshelled)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into bits

Steps:

  • In a saucepan bring 3 cups water to a boil and add peas and salt to taste. Simmer peas until tender, 3 to 8 minutes, and drain. In a bowl toss hot peas with butter and salt and pepper to taste.

BUTTERED SNAP PEAS



Buttered Snap Peas image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Cook 1 1/4 pounds sugar snap peas in boiling water until bright green, about 3 minutes; drain. Cook 1 minced shallot in a skillet with 2 tablespoons butter until soft, about 3 minutes. Whisk in a splash of water, then add the peas and cook 2 to 3 minutes. Add chopped tarragon and parsley, and salt and pepper.

SAVORY BUTTERED PEAS



Savory Buttered Peas image

Make and share this Savory Buttered Peas recipe from Food.com.

Provided by lets.eat

Categories     Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons butter
1 (16 ounce) package frozen green peas
1 cup sliced celery
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons savory
2 tablespoons pimentos, diced

Steps:

  • Melt butter; add next 5 ingredients. Cover and cook at medium heat 6-8 minutes. Stir in pimento.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 102, Fat 4.2, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 126.5, Carbohydrate 12.7, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 5.1, Protein 4.3

BUTTERED SNOW PEAS



Buttered Snow Peas image

Make and share this Buttered Snow Peas recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     Vegetable

Time 10m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 2

1/4 lb snow peas, trimmed and the strings discarded
1 teaspoon unsalted butter

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan of boiling salted water blanch the snow peas for 1 minute, or until they are crisp-tender.
  • Drain the snow peas well and in a bowl toss them with the butter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 40.8, Fat 2, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 5.1, Sodium 2.5, Carbohydrate 4.3, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 2.3, Protein 1.6

BUTTER-SMASHED PEAS WITH RADISHES



Butter-Smashed Peas with Radishes image

These butter-smashed green peas are served with sauteed radishes for a quick and easy side dish.

Provided by VirginiaWillis

Categories     Bean and Pea Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

12 ounces frozen green peas
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup thinly sliced radishes
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
1 teaspoon grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring salted water to a rolling boil in a saucepan over high heat. Add peas. Cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Reduce heat to medium and add butter to saucepan. Stir in radishes; cook, stirring often, until translucent, about 3 minutes.
  • Transfer radishes to a plate and return drained peas to pan. Mash peas lightly or until desired consistency with a potato masher. Stir in radishes and mint. Season with Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 91.4 calories, Carbohydrate 11.8 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 3.2 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 117.3 mg

BASIC SNAP PEAS



Basic Snap Peas image

This recipe for basic snap peas is from Chef David Waltuck of Chanterelle restaurant.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Beans & Legumes

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 pound snap peas, trimmed
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add snap peas and cook until tender but still vibrant green and crisp, 1 to 2 minutes. Drain and toss with butter; season with salt.

BUTTERED SNOW PEAS



Buttered Snow Peas image

Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     easy, quick, side dish

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

1/4 pound snow peas
Salt to taste if desired
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • Trim off string side of each snow pea.
  • Bring enough water to boil to cover peas. Add salt to taste. Add snow peas and let simmer about 30 seconds or until crisp tender. Do not overcook. Drain.
  • Heat butter in skillet and add peas. Toss briefly and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 37, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 2 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 74 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Choose fresh or frozen peas: Fresh peas are ideal when in season, but frozen peas are a great option as well. They are typically picked and frozen at their peak freshness, so they retain their sweetness and nutrients.
  • Use unsalted butter: Unsalted butter allows you to control the amount of salt in the dish, ensuring that the peas are not too salty.
  • Add aromatics: Aromatics like garlic, shallots, or onions can enhance the flavor of the peas. Sauté them in the butter before adding the peas to infuse them with flavor.
  • Season to taste: Season the peas with salt and pepper to taste. You can also add a pinch of sugar to balance the flavors.
  • Serve immediately: Buttered peas are best served immediately after cooking. They can be served as a side dish or as a topping for grilled meats or fish.

Conclusion:

Buttered peas are a simple yet delicious dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish or as a topping for other dishes. With just a few ingredients and a few minutes of cooking time, you can have a healthy and flavorful dish that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy side dish, give buttered peas a try!

Related Topics